Combined mailing and filing envelope



July 30, 1929. A. s. GREENHAUS COMBINED MAILING AND FILING ENVELOPE Filed Dec. 27, 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet l I ITTORNl-IY.

y 30, 1929- A. s. GREENHAU 1,722,911

COMBINED MAILING AND FILING ENVELOPE Filed Dec. 27, 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 v INVENTOR. flbra'hmn ,SiGreenhavs,

ATTORNEY.

July 30, 1929. 'I A. s. GREENHAUS 1,722,911

COMBINED MAILING AND FILING ENVELOPE Filed Dec. 27, 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet 5 INVENTOR. Abraham S.Greenhau6,

' ATTO NEY.

July 30, 1929. I s, GREENHAUS 1,722,911

COMBINED MAILING AND FILING ENVELOPE Filed Dec. 27, 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 INVENTOR.- Abraham ,SiGreenhaws Patented July 30, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ABRAHAM s. GRnENnAUs; OF NEW YORK, N. Y. comnmnn MAILING .A ND FILING ENVELOPE.

imam filed December 27, 1927. semi No, 242,734.

This invention relates to a combined mailing and filing envelope and is designed primarily for the reception of cancelled bank vouchers, but it is to be understood that an envelope, in accordance with this invention ranged whereby the recipient thereof can use the same as an index file for filing purposes.

Further objects of the invention are to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a combined mailing and filing envelope which is simple in its construction 7 and arrangement, strong, durable, compact,

of parts as hereinafter more thoroughly eflicient in its use, expeditiously sealed or opened when desired, and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

WVith the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention consists of the novel construction, combination and arrangement specifically described, and illustrated in the accomparaying drawings, wherein is shown an embo iment of the invention, but it is to be unde stood that changes, variations and modifications can be resorted to which fall within the scopeof the claims hereuntoappended.

In the drawings wherein like reference characters denote corresponding throughout the several views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a combined mailing and filing receptacle in accordance with this invention when sealed.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a combined mailing and filing envelope in accordance with this invention before it is sealed.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal section on line 3-3 Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a longitudinal section on line 44 Figure 2.

Figure 5 is a transverse sectional view on line 5-5 Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a transverse sectiona-lview on line 66-Figur e 1.

Figure 7 is a plan view of the blank from which a combined mailing and filing receptacle, in accordance with this invention, is formed.

Figure 8 is a front elevation of a modiparts fold 2 is integral with the fold 3 and the 7 width of'the latter; the fold fied form of combined mailing and filing receptacle.

Figure 9 is a perspective view of another modified form illustrating an expansible Figure 10 is a section on line 1010 Figure 9 upon an enlarged scale.

Figure '11 is a section upon line 11-11 Figure 9 upon an enlarged scale.

Figure 12 is a perspective view of still another modified form.

Figure 13 is a section of line 1313 F igure 12 upon an enlarged scale.

Figure 14 is a section on line l414 Figure 12 upon an enlarged scale.

Figure 15 is a perspective view of a modified form of the expansible type.

Figu're'16 is a section on line 16-16 Figure 15 upon an enlarged scale.

Figure 17 is a section on line 17-17 Figure 15 upon an enlarged scale.

Referring to Figure 7 of the drawin s which illustrates the blank from which tfie envelope is constructed, 1, 2 and 3 indicate a series of folds integral with each other. The folds 2 and 3 are of substantially the same length. The fold 3 is provided at one of its longitudinal edges with an extension 4 for the reception of index indicia. The extension 4 is provided on the free longitudinal edge of the fold 3. The free 1011- gitudinal edge of the fold 2 is inset as at 5 for the major portion of its length. The

fold 1 integral with the fold 2. The in ner end of the fold 3 is integral with the inner end of the fold 2 and the outer end of the fold 2 is integral with the inner side of the fold 1. The length of the fold 1 corresponds to that of the longest end edge of the fold 2 and the width of the fold 1 is materially less than the width of the fold 2 or fold3.

The blank further includes a rectangular fold 6 which is integral with the inner side of the fold 2. The fold 6 hasfree end edges and the major portion of one of the end edges of the fold 6 is inset as at 7. The fold 6 is integral with a tapered flap'8.

The blank further includes a rectangular fold 9 corresponding in length to the length of the fold 3, but of greater width than the 9 is separated from the fold 3 by a line of indentations 10 I has free end edges and the flaps 8 and 11 have free end edges. Extending lengthwise Pr m t the free side or longitudinal edge thereof isof the flap 8 and arranged in a row of perforations 12 and extending lengthwise of the flap 11 and arranged in proximity to the free longitudinal edge thereof is a row of perforations 13." The flap 11 is of less width than the flap 8. face of the flap 8 from the line of perforations 12 longitudinal edge is provided with a suitable adhesive material. That part of the inner face of the flap 11 from the perforations 13 to the free longitudinal edge of the flap "11 is coated with a suitable adhesive material. A comblned mailing and filing envelope, in accordance wlth this invention, comprlses .a receptacle A having a closed'bottom and "ends and a flap use when the envelope is employed for mail- 7 "ing purposes ment B .arranged at the back of the receptacle A which can be employed for filmg purposes and an outer sealing element C for and which also constitutes a closure when the envelope is employed for provided by the fold 6 in connection with the fold 3 and fold 1. The inner face of the j p a closed bot-tom, closed ends and a flap for The fold 1 is adapted to overlap the free end .of the fold 3 and be secured to the outer face of the latter fold 1 is provided with an adhesive coating.

,the folds 2 and 3 provides one of the closed ends of the receptacle A.

The-bend between the folds 1 and 2 forms the other closed end of the receptacle A and the bend between the folds 2 and 6 provides the closed bottom The bend between the ends of the compartment B. The bend be tween the folds 3 and 9 where the indentations or row of perforations 10 are arranged q provides the bottom of the compartment B. The bend betweenthe folds 2 and 3 forms the other closed end of the compartment 13. The sealing element C is provided by the fold 9 and flap 11. A means of well-known form is employed for detachably connecting flap 8 to fold 2 and such means includes a cord E, a disk F secured at its center to the its top an extension 24: suitable index indicia.

outer face of flap 8 and a disk Gr secured at its center to the outer face of fold 8. One

to its free I closing its top, a compart- 7 vide for detachably securing the flap 8 in position to close-theopen top of the receptacle A.

When the envelope is employed for mailing purposes, it is in the position as shown in Figure 1.- The 8 is secured to the outer face of the fold 2 by the adhesive coating on the flap and the flap 11 is secured to the outer face of the fold 3 by the adhesive coating on the flap 11. The receptacle A is not only sealed, but the element C secured inposition. To open the envelope the element 0 is severed at the line of perforations 13 and the. flap. 8 severed at the line of perforations 12. The envelope can be then used for filing purposes by the recipient as the receptacle A can have stored therein various documents and in the compartment B as well, and the element 0 can then be employed as a detachable closure for the com part-ment B as .well as to enclose the flap side of the receptacle A.

The modified form shown in Figure 8 is the same as that shown in Figure 1, with closing the top thereof,- a filing compartment I arranged at the back of compartment H and an outer sealing element J for the same purpose as the element C;

Each end of the receptacle H is formed of a pair of oppositely disposed folds 15, 16 and the bottomthereof is also formed by a pair of oppositely disposed folds 17, 18. The folds 15, 16, 17 and 18 permit of expanding receptacle H when desired. The receptacle H further includes front and rear walls provided by the folds 19, 20, respectively. The flap21 of the receptacle H extends forwardly from the top of fold 20. The fold 20 is integral at its lower .endwith fold18 and is formed at each end with a flap. 20 secured to the inner faces of folds 16. The fold 19 at its ends is integral with folds 15.

The compartment I is provided by the and width, with weakened as at 30, 31 and with a suitable adhesive The element J extends forwardly from the bottom of fold 22 and comprises a pair of oppositely disposed folds 25, 26 which are secured to the outer faces of folds 17, 18, a fold 27 extended from fold 25, a fold 28 integral with fold 27 and a flap 29 extended from fold 28.

Folds 19, 20 and 22 are of the same length this exception that fold 19 has a part of the length of the top edge thereof positioned below the remaining part thereof.

Fold 27 and flaps 21, 29 are scored or 32 respectively to provide readily severable portions. The severable portions of the flaps 21, 29 are indicated at 33, 34 respectively and are adapted to have the inner faces thereof coated material. The fold 28 is adapted to extend over the top of the receptacle H and compartment I when the sealing element is secured in sealing position, as is illustrated with respect to element C. .The receptacle H is provided with means 7 purpose as sealing as at H, H and H constructedandarranged similar to elements E, F and G for detachably securing flap 21 in closing position.

Referring to Figures 12, 13 and 14 the envelope includes a receptacle K similar to and for the same purpose as receptacle A, a filing compartment L similar to and for the same purpose as compartment B, and a sealing element M similar to and for the same element- C. The clifferences between the forms shown in Fig ures 12 and 2, is that the form illustrated in Figure 12 is set up from a two-section body portion whereas that shown in Figure 2 is constructed from a one-piece body portion.

ne of sections of the body portion of the form illustrated in Figure 12 comprises the folds 35, 36 and flap 37 corresponding to folds 5, 6 and flap 8 respectively, and the other section comprises folds 38, 39 and flap 40 corresponding to folds 3, 9 and flap 11 respectively. Fold 38 is formed with a pair of end flaps 41 which are secured to the outer face of fold 35. Otherwise than that as stated the form shown in Figure 12 is the same as that shown in Figure 2.

eferring to Figures 14, 15 and 16 the envelope includes an expansible receptacle N similar to and for the same purpose as receptacle H, a filing compartment 0 similar to and for the same purpose as compartment I, and a sealing element P similar to and for the same purpose as element J. The differences between the forms shown in Figures 15 and 9 reside in the setting-up of the form illustrated by Figure 15 from a two-section body portion, whereas in Figure 9 the body portion is of one-piece. One of the sections of the body portion of the form shown in igure 15 comprises the folds 42, 43, end

folds 44, 45, bottom folds 46, 47 and flaps 48 and 49 which correspond to folds 19, 20, 15, 16, 17, 18, and flaps 20 and 21 respectively. The folds 44 have extended therefrom a pair of flaps 50. The other section includes folds 51, 52, 54, 55, 56 and 57 corresponding to folds 22, 27, 25, 26, 28 and flap 29. The flaps 50 are secured to the outer face of fold 51. Gtherwise than as stated the form shown in Figure 15 is the same as that shown in Figure 9.

It is thought the many advantages of a combined mailing and filing envelope, in accordance with this invention can be readily understood, and although the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated and described, yet it is to be lunderstood that changes in the details of construction can be had which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

W hat I claim is:

1. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising a receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, and a sealing element connected to said means for overlapping the front of said receptacle, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means.

2. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising a receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, and a sealing element connected to said means for overlapping the front of said receptacle, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means, said flap and element having sever-able adhesive portions for securing to the front wall of the receptacle and the rear wall of the compartment whereby said flap and element will be socured in sealing position.

3. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising a receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, a sealing element connected to said means for overlapping the front of said receptacle, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means, said flap and element having severable adhesive portions for securing to the front wall of the receptacle and the rear wall of the compartment whereby said flap and element will be secured in sealing position, and said flap and receptacle having coacting means for detachably connecting the flap in closing position when the adhesive portion of the flap has been separated therefrom.

4. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising a receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacl'e'to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, a sealing element connected to said means for overlapping the front of said receptacle, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means, said flap and element having sever-able adhesive portions for securing to the front wall of the receptacle and the rear wall of the compartment whereby said flap and element will be secured in sealing position, said flap and receptacle having coacting means for detachably connecting the flap in closing position when the adhesive portion of the flap has been separated therefrom, and said element providing a closure for said compartment when the adhesive portion of said element has been severed therefrom.

5. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising a receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, a sealing element connected to said means for overlapping the front of said receptacle, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means, and said means 'including an extension adapted to receive index indicia for said compartment.

6. A combined mailing and filing envelope comprising an open-top receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, and a sealing element for overlapping said flap, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means:

7. A combined mailing and filing enve lope comprising an open-top receptacle including a closure flap therefor, means connected with said receptacle to provide an open-top filing compartment at the rear thereof, and a sealing element for overlapping said fiap, closing the top of said compartment and for securing to said means, said flap and element having severable portions for securing respectivelyto the front wall of the receptacle and rear wall of the compartment.

In testimony whereof, I'afiix my signature hereto.

ABRAHAM S. GREENHAUS. 

